Biffy Clyro

Evolution and rediscovery are the main themes of the latest album by Biffy Clyro, Ellipsis (2016). Much of the material was born out of a recent period of depression experienced by frontman Neil Simon. In songs such as ‘Medicine’, a simple, clean acoustic ballad, Simon expresses his feelings during this dark period. Speaking openly about his mental health issues in an interview with NME, Simon said, “It felt like when things couldn’t get any worse, they just kept getting worse”. Although a result of Simon’s attempt to tackle some serious personal issues, the music produced on Ellipsis still meets the powerful, arena-filling standard expected of Biffy Clyro. Last year saw the Scottish trio play both Reading and Leeds, ensuring they will be well warmed up for their show at Barcelona’s Sant Jordi Club.